As a Senior Audit Associate, you will manage larger and more complex engagements and continue to advance your technical knowledge. You will continue to have increased exposure within the firm and externally through elevated client interactions. The role will involve developing and maintaining outstanding client relationships, ensuring the Ultimate Client Experience is provided, and showcasing your leadership qualities through the mentoring, coaching, and training of other team members.
Key responsibilities and duties: Perform a lead role in completion of audits and review engagements of financial statements for private businesses including preparation of corporate income tax returns adhering to industry standards and guidelines
Independently complete compilation engagements including preparation of corporate income tax returns
Research accounting issues in accordance with ASPE and ASNFPO and make recommendations on proposed accounting treatment
Manage competing deadlines for multiple partners and managers while providing quality service to clients
Provide guidance to junior team members
Show ongoing progress to the achievement of the competencies for your level
What you offer: CPA, CA (Audit) Designation
Minimum one year at a Senior level OR two years at the Intermediate level of public accounting experience for a variety of industries, preferably in a small to mid-sized firm
Knowledge of Accounting Standards for private enterprises
Demonstrated technical accounting skills and research capabilities
Strong client service and communication skills
Self motivated, results driven
Proficient using CaseView/CaseWare and TaxPrep software
Strong knowledge of various Excel functions
Experience using QuickBooks or Simply Accounting
Demonstrated ability to use Document Management Tools
Confident in ability to manage working in a high-stress environment with competing priorities, demanding deadlines, and interruptions
Owns transportation as travel will be required
Working conditions and physical requirements: Sits at a desk for prolonged periods and works on a computer.
Works effectively within an open-concept workplace with distractions (phones, conversations etc.).
Is able to deal with working in a high-stress environment with competing priorities, demanding deadlines, and interruptions.